Pentecost Sunday is celebrated fifty days after Easter Sunday and ten days after the Ascension of Jesus. It is when the Holy Spirit descended on those in the Upper Room, turning them from frightened disciples to emboldened Apostles. That day Peter preached to the people and over 3,000 people were Baptized in the name of Jesus! Pentecost is not only when flames of fire appeared over the heads of the Apostles but is also the birthday of the Church. The Holy Spirit is often represented by wind, flames or a dove.
An Italian tradition is to scatter rose leaves from the ceiling during Mass to represent the miracle of the fiery tongues. In France, trumpets are blown during Mass to recall the sound of the Holy Spirit. In the US we decorate with red flowers and banners. The priest always wears red and parishioners are invited to wear red also! Click above to read about the coming of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2:1- 41.
An Italian tradition is to scatter rose leaves from the ceiling during Mass to represent the miracle of the fiery tongues. In France, trumpets are blown during Mass to recall the sound of the Holy Spirit. In the US we decorate with red flowers and banners. The priest always wears red and parishioners are invited to wear red also! Click above to read about the coming of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2:1- 41.
Flowers On Sale
to Benefit the Rectory Roof Project
Thanks to a donation from C.A. Calderon Landscaping in Uxbridge, we will be selling petunias after all Masses this weekend. All of the proceeds will be added to the "Rectory Roof" fund. Thank you C. A. Calderon Landscaping for your generous donation! All plants will be sold as a free will offering. God is good!!
Pentecost Sunday
Children of all ages are invited to process in before 9AM Mass carrying red carnations. Please arrive at 8:45AM in the front (Mendon St.) side of the Church. Please wear red or orange!!
We congratulate all of our recent graduates including Our Lady of the Valley School, our local High Schools and college! We know you have worked hard and are moving on to other opportunities. We continue to pray for you and we ask that you continue to pray to Jesus Christ. With Jesus at the center of your life, you know you can trust that you are on a good path. God Bless all of you and your families!!
Young Adults: join with other young adults (18-39) from the area for the next "Ascend" night on Friday, June 7th at 7pm - 8:15pm at St. Bernard's Church of Our Lady of Providence Parish, 236 Lincoln St., Worcester. Join us for an evening of Eucharistic Adoration, Praise and Worship, and the opportunity for Reconciliation.
"The Holy Spirit imprints on us the life of Jesus."